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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06.a. Receive update on grant application efforts; Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Hazard Mitigiation Assistance for selected infrastructure projects Page 1 of 5 Item 6.a. ,orVIOIN SAN October 20, 2020 TO: FINANCE COMMITTEE FROM: HEATHER RAMAMURTHY MANAGEMENT ANALYST REVIEWED BY: DANEA GEMMELL, PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DIVISION MANAGER JEAN-MARC PETIT, DIRECTOR OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNICAL SERVICES ROGER S. BAILEY GENERAL MANAGER SUBJECT: RECEIVE UPDATE ON GRANT APPLICATION EFFORTS, SHOWCASING OPPORTUNITIES FOR FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY (FEMA) HAZARD MITIGATION ASSISTANCE (HMA) OF SELECTED INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS The Planning and Development Services Division has prepared a status report on current efforts to obtain funding from various grant sources, especially FEMA hazard mitigation grants for infrastructure. Strategic Plan Tie-In GOAL THREE:Fiscal Responsibility Strategy 1—Maintain financial stability and sustainability GOAL FIVE:Infrastructure Reliability Strategy 1—Manage assets optimally to prolong their useful life, Strategy 2—Execute long-term capital renewal and replacement program, Strategy 3—Protect personnel and assets from threats and emergencies ATTACHMENTS: 1. Presentation October 20, 2020 Regular FINANCE Committee Meeting Agenda Packet- Page 54 of 111 Item 6.a.(Updated Presentation) GRANT APPLICATION OPPORTUNITIES Planning & Development Services Danea Gemmell, Division Manager Finance Committee Oct. 20, 2020 nooffg3n2T.Y-U&T-M,+ 1 GRANT OPPORTUNITIES REVIEWED TO SUPPLEMENT SEWER CONSTRUCTION FUND Program Emphasis Funding 'Ierplication Date Award Date BRIC(Cal OES/FEMA) Pre-Disaster Mitigation $500M nationwide Sept.2020 June 2021 HMGP(Cal OES/FEMA) Pre-Disaster Mitigation Revolving nationwide Varies* Varies* Measure AA SF Bay Restoration $12M locally Oct.2020 Spring 2021 CA Coastal Conservancy State Coastal Conservation$15M statewide Ongoing Ongoing *The California Office of Emergency Services(Cal OES)Notice of Interest(NOI)deadlines for the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program(HMGP)revolve around funding released throughout the year.Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities(BRIG)grants have an established schedule. Iz 1 FEMA BUILDING RESILIENT INFRASTRUCTURE AND COMMUNITIES (BRIC) • New grant to replace Pre-Disaster Mitigation (PDM) grant • More flexible administration; removes cutoff date on pre-award costs • Prioritizes infrastructure, lifelines, nature-based solutions, modern building codes • Funded annually by 6% set-aside from federal post-disaster grant funding • 2020 FEMA response to COVID-19 and wildfires will result in higher funding in 2021 • Current total Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) is $500M • $600K for state/territory allocations (planning and scoping) • $50M cap on projects at national competition level Cal OEI N01:Sept.'20 ' 3 EIRROMMIT.M. FEMA HAZARD MITIGATION GRANT PROGRAM (HMGP) • Traditional hazard mitigation grant program • Prioritizes shovel-ready and large infrastructure projects • First consideration currently to counties hit by fires but others still qualify • Types of funding • Advanced Assistance: primarily planning and early design only • Capital Projects: structural elevation, flood control, seismic retrofit, generators • 5% Initiative: generators, GIS, early warning systems, public awareness&education • Funding and deadlines are always revolving depending on disaster occurrences CFNTPAISAN 2 CONSERVATION GRANTS NOT PURSUED • SF Bay Restoration Authority (Measure AA Grant) • Prioritizes flood management and public access projects • Prior awards range from $120K to $5M • Application deadline: Oct. 2020 • Grant recommendations: Spring 2021 • CA Coastal Conservancy: Coastal Resource and Public Access Program • Prioritizes projects with public access to coastal areas, protection and restoration of natural lands, preservation of working lands, and increased community resilience • Provides varying amounts for planning, design and implementation of capital projects • Total funding available: $15M • Application deadline and awards: ongoing ' S NOTICES OF INTEREST (NOIS) APPROVED BY CAL OES IN SEPTEMBER ApplicationGrant Category Project Phase Invited to Full BRIC Maltby Pump Station Upgrade $590,000 Project Design/Construction Yes HMGP Maltby Pump Station Upgrade $600,000 Project Design/Construction No BRIC Walnut Creek/Grayson Levee $1,812,000 Project Design/Construction Yes HMGP Walnut Creek/Grayson Levee $1,902,000 Project Design/Construction Yes HMGP Cogeneration Power Source $72,000* Phased Project* Scoping/planning Yes HMGP Cogeneration Power Source $72,000 Advanced Assistance Scoping/planning Yes *Cal CES approved a Phased Project NCI for cogeneration to initially cover scoping and planning.It will now progress to the full application cycle. If the planning grant is approved,a subsequent grant application for capital implementation would receive priority next year. ' 6 3 tooQUESTIONS 4